Sixth flu vaccine approved for 2007-2008 season
Another influenza vaccine approved for seasonal flu
OTC cough, cold medicine in children under six under FDA review
FDA advisory committee to discuss OTC cough/ cold products in children under six
Rite Aid holds favorite R.Ph.s contest to celebrate pharmacist month
Rite Aid celebrates American Pharmacists Month with contest
Take Care, Walgreens to expand in nine markets
Take Care Health Systems to expand with Walgreens
AZ&Me Prescription Savings program launched by AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca to offer free medicines for healthcare facilities
NACDS applauds move to ensure equal pharmacy access for military
NACDS thanks Senate for pharmacy provision for military families.
Prepaid flu vaccination card launched by Bartell Drugs, Novartis
Bartell, Novartis launch FluGram prepaid influenza vaccination card.
Senate and House consider AMP fixes
The Fair Medicaid Drug Payment Act of 2007 would fix the average manufacturers price rule and promote generic drugs.
Community pharmacy caucus formed in House
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has formed the Congressional Community Pharmacy Coalition to advocate on pharmacy issues.
CFC phaseout for epinephrine inhalers?
FDA proposes chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) removal from epinephrine inhalers.
Wyeth's Advil Maximum strength product not for sale yet
Wyeth's new Advil Maximum Strength waiting for FDA approval.
Abortion supporters, foes, criticize Catholic bishops' decision
Emergency contraception policy sparks debate.
Calif. board ups fines for failure to consult
California pharmacy board is stepping up its enforcement of its pharmacy consultation with stiffer fines.
Pharmacy costs rise in Mid-Atlantic states
In the face of increasing pharmacy costs at Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia pharmacies, health plans push beneficiaries to mail-order facilities
Integration of Brooks Eckerd stores by Rite Aid on track
Rite Aid integration of Brooks Eckerd stores progressing
FDA: Baxa customers no longer using recalled mixing software
Baxa replaces malfunctioning IV mixing software
Agency gives nod to new loading dose of Plavix
FDA approves 300-mg strength of clopidogrel
CMS reveals 2008 Medicare Part D plans
CMS announces details of the 2008 prescription drug plans
Unapproved hydrocodone ordered off the market by FDA
FDA orders unapproved hydrocodone makers to cease marketing
AmerisourceBergen Teamsters rally for contract settlement
Teamsters at AmerisourceBergen to rally for fair contract settlement.
Albemarle: Price of ibuprofen to increase
Albemarle to increase price of ibuprofen
House passes bill to delay tamper-resistant Rx pad requirement
NACDS applauds passage of House bill to delay tamper-resistant paper requirement
New MTM plan in the works for Maryland and D.C.
QIO sets up new MTM program for Maryland and District of Columbia
PhRMA warns of drug counterfeiting threat
PhRMA testifies to Congress about the threat of drug counterfeiting
Wal-Mart expands $4 generic program
Wal-Mart expands its $4 generic plan to include more generics and adds birth control Rxs for $9.
Half of hospitals in Massachusetts no longer charge for errors
Massachusetts hospitals paying for errors
Fentora safety warning issued by FDA
FDA warns of adverse effects with buccal fentanyl use.
Senate passes bill to delay tamper-resistant pad rule
The Senate passed legislation delaying implementation of the Medicaid rule mandating tamper-resistant Rx pads and awaits House action.
DEA: Marijuana-related generic drugs belong under Schedule III
Generic versions of Marinol should be classified as Schedule III when they are approved, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration
Oncologists criticize CMS for upholding decision on ESA reimbursements
Medicare keeping limits on anemia drugs
